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  • H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MDThe H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., M.D. Center for Quality Eye Care was established as a quality of care and health policy research center that advances the accessibility to and appropriateness of eye care services. The work of the Hoskins Center will help ensure that patients continue to receive high quality, evidence-based eye care within a tightening economic environment that demands increased value for services provided.

  • Conjunctivitis PPP - 2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews for the initial evaluation of conjunctivitis patients and discussion of associated or predisposing factors, the natural history of each type of conjunctivitis and treatment recommendatio…
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Dry Eye Syndrome PPP - 2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews detailing recommendations for the initial evaluation and treatment of a patient with dry eye and a detailed discussion of diagnostic tests.
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Corneal Ectasia PPP - 2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews for the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and management of post-LASIK and other corneal ectasias, including a discussion of existing and emerging surgical treatments.
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Blepharitis PPP-2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews detailing recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with presumed blepharitis, and for diagnostic tests and treatment.
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Bacterial Keratitis PPP - 2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews on the diagnosis and management of bacterial keratitis. It contains detailed recommendations for the initial evaluation of a patient with presumed bacterial keratitis, and for diagnostic…
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Corneal Edema and Opacification PPP - 2018
    from AAO PPP Cornea/External Disease Committee, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Evidence-based update using Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group-identified systematic reviews for the initial evaluation and diagnosis of corneal edema and corneal opacification. Management approaches for edema and opacification, including surgical approaches, are discussed separ…
    Preferred Practice Pattern Guideline
    Amblyopia Is a Medical Condition - 2017
    from AAPOS and AAO Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and Academy describe amblyopia and the importance of proper medical treatment.
    Clinical Statement
    Adult Strabismus Surgery - 2017
    from AAPOS and AAO Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and Academy review the indications for surgical intervention in adult strabismus.
    Clinical Statement
    Recommendations on Screening for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy - 2016
    from AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Provides consensus recommendations for screening low risk and high risk patients for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine toxicity. Published in Ophthalmology, March 2016, Vol. 123, 1386-1394.
    Clinical Statement
    Frequency of Ocular Examinations - 2015
    from AAO Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Provides guidance on the frequency of ocular examinations, depending upon the individual's age, race, past ocular history, medical history, family history of eye disease, and the types of symptoms or ocular findings encountered.
    Clinical Statement
    Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis: A Treatment Guideline - 2014
    from Michelle Lee White, MD, MPH and James Chodosh, MD, MPH. Reviewed and endorsed by the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group.
    A comprehensive HSV keratitis treatment guideline authored by Drs. Michelle Lee White and James Chodosh of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School.
    Clinical Statement
    Referral of Persons with Possible Eye Diseases or Injury - 2014
    from AAO Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Lists the signs and conditions that warrant prompt referral to an MD or DO, preferably to an ophthalmologist, for definitive diagnosis and necessary medical treatment.
    Clinical Statement
    Extended Wear of Contact Lenses - 2013
    from AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Describes the risks associated with extended wear contact lenses and recommends patient education about good hygiene.
    Clinical Statement
    Protective Eyewear for Young Athletes - 2013
    from AAP and AAO Communications Advisory Board
    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Academy evaluate the role of protective eyewear in reducing the risk of sports-related eye injuries. Eyewear recommendations for most sports are provided.
    Clinical Statement
    Infection Prevention in Eye Care Services and Operating Areas and Operating Rooms - 2012
    from AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Recommends minimum infection prevention guidelines and practices for the protection of patients, staff, and ophthalmologists in the ophthalmic care setting. Draws from current policies of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies.
    Clinical Statement
    Optic Neuritis - 2012
    from NANOS and AAO Quality of Care Secretariat, Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    Recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of optic neuritis.
    Clinical Statement
    International Clinical Classification System for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema - 2012
    from Global Diabetic Retinopathy Project Task Force and Invitational Workshop, AAO Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care
    International disease severity scale based on the early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) classification of diabetic retinopathy, clinical trials, and epidemiologic studies.
    Clinical Statement
    Perioperative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery - 2012
    from ASA
    A practice advisory from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) that recommends perioperative interventions for patients undergoing spine surgery to prevent visual loss. A download of the practice advisory is available.
    Clinical Statement
    Type 2 Diabetes: The Management of Type 2 Diabetes - 2009
    from U.K. National Health Service, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
    A clinical guideline covering the care and treatment of people with type 2 diabetes in the National Health Service in England and Wales. Describes the detection and management process, and referral to a specialist for diabetic eye disease.
    Clinical Statement
    Glaucoma - 2009
    from U.K. National Health Service, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
    A clinical guideline that covers the diagnosis and management of chronic open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Clinical Statement